Russian Names

Yekaterina

Russian variation of Katherine

An intriguing, elaborate form of Catherine, although the similar Ekaterina may be more usable in Anglophone countries.

Alalija

Alalija appears to be an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may have Baltic or Slavic origins, potentially related to names like Alina or Alisa, or could be a unique creation.…

Nastya

Russian diminutive of Anastasiya, Greek

"resurrection"

A Russian diminutive of Anastasiya, also spelled as Nastia, this form is notably borne by YouTuber Anastasia Radzinskaya "Like Natsya".

Inessa

Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek

"pure, chaste"

Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez. The singer who goes by the single name Inessa is German.

Agafia

Agafia is a feminine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, particularly associated with Orthodox Christian traditions. It derives from the Greek name Agape, meaning 'love' or 'charity' - one…

Varyusha

Varyusha is a feminine name of Russian origin, typically used as an affectionate diminutive form of Varvara (the Russian equivalent of Barbara). In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express…

Varenka

Varenka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Varvara, which is the Slavic equivalent of…

Asya

Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia

"Asia; resurrection"

Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light"…

Feodora

Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek

"gift of God"

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.

Vary

Vary is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Valerie,' derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' Alternatively, it could be…

Fedora

Greek variation of Theodora

Fedora is occasionally heard among the British Mayfair and Belgravia set, but we're afraid that in this country there would be too strong an association with the man's felt hat.

Fanya

Slavic and Russian diminutive of Frances

"from France; free man"

Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.

Varinka

Varinka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Varvara (the Russian equivalent of Barbara). This charming name carries a distinctly Eastern European flair and…

Franka

Franka is a feminine name with Germanic origins, serving as the feminine form of Frank. The name derives from the tribal name of the Franks, meaning "free one" or "free person." Popular throughout…

Gala

Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galina

Festive name of the wife of Salvador Dali. In Spanish, Gala comes from the Roman name Galla, a feminine form of Gallus meaning "rooster" or "a person from Gaul".

Galina

Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek

"calm, healer"

Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.

Ira

Hebrew, Russian, Greek, Finnish, Sanskrit, "watchful one; peace; protectress; earth

Truly multi-cultural, Ira can be: a Russian short form of Irina, meaning "peace"; a gender-switch of the Hebrew male name Ira, meaning "watchful"; a modern Greek and Finnish form of Hera, meaning…

Yaryna

Yaryna is a feminine Ukrainian name with ancient Slavic roots. It derives from the name of the spring sun god in Slavic mythology, 'Yarilo' or 'Yarylo,' associated with fertility, youth, and the…

Irisha

Irisha is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily considered a diminutive or variant form of Irina or Irene. The name carries the meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful' from its Greek roots. Irisha has…

Stasya

Stasya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish cultures. It functions as a diminutive of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning…